朽蠹 xiǔ dù

to decay and be eaten by worms etc

Word data

HSK Not in HSK
Frequency Unknown

Definitions

  1. 1. to decay and be eaten by worms etc
  2. 2. to overhoard grain so that it rots

Characters

Character Meaning
朽 xiǔ HSK 6
rotten
蠹 dù
insect that eats into books, clothing etc; moth-eaten